Can the RedSox re-assign O'B to Chicago somehow?That would be sad. Not as sad as still having to live through the Dave O'Brien error, but still sad
NonononononoThere are rumors that the White Sox might be looking to Mike Monaco to replace him.
View: https://twitter.com/AndrewMarchand/status/1722668542795874686
With so much top talent locked up to steal contracts, they should absolutely be big spenders this FA. Lock in another top starter and go into next year with Strider, Fried, 2023 FA. Lineup is obviously more than fine.That report just came out that it was a great year financially for Atlanta and they will be spenders. I don’t think anyone but maybe Yamamoto will be out or their price range.
I don’t know. Fried said he was open to an extension last off-season but it didn’t get done. I wonder if the Braves are more willing to move on from him for some reason.Fried is a free agent after this season. I have a hard time seeing them signing a starter that could preclude their ability to keep Fried.
The point would be to maximize their 2024 chances and then have a potential replacement for Fried in 2025 if/when he leaves. Truthfully, they have so much excess value with Acuna, Albies, etc. that I’d sign Fried and a Nola type, if I were them. Load up and shed payroll later.Fried is a free agent after this season. I have a hard time seeing them signing a starter that could preclude their ability to keep Fried.
Wow.... just coming here to post this. A guy that works for me grew up with him and still does (did) weekend work for him. Crazy.The Padres owner just died. Wonder how that changes the offseason.
San Diego Padres
@Padres
With profound sadness, the Padres announce that their Chairman and Owner Peter Seidler passed away today in San Diego. He will be dearly missed. Please see the attached press release for further detail: https://padres.mlblogs.com/padres-chairman-owner-peter-seidler-passes-away-9b00c0718c25
Wow! Nice work if you can get it. Baseball salaries are crazy money.I imagine that the Detroit Tigers are ecstatic about this:
View: https://twitter.com/TalkinBaseball_/status/1721663664078332392?s=20
Between this and E-Rod, Tigers have some payroll freed up to build around their decent young core. They can absolutely make some moves that give them a real shot in the central.
The crazy spending to win a World Series makes a lot more sense if he had a serious health problem and knew he didn’t have much time left.The Padres owner just died. Wonder how that changes the offseason.
San Diego Padres
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With profound sadness, the Padres announce that their Chairman and Owner Peter Seidler passed away today in San Diego. He will be dearly missed. Please see the attached press release for further detail: https://padres.mlblogs.com/padres-chairman-owner-peter-seidler-passes-away-9b00c0718c25
I believe his salary jumps from like 5 million to 25 million next year. They have a lot of guys entering their arb years as well, they can’t afford Glasnow’s salary.Passan saying today that the Rays are going to trade Glasnow this offseason.
It make sense to trade him because he is so awesome but a health risk in his walk year, but it also puts them in a tough spot. It really leaves them with no pitching.
I get it. It makes sense. But with all their starters that got TJ this year, it’s pretty crushing to then trade Glasnow.I believe his salary jumps from like 5 million to 25 million next year. They have a lot of guys entering their arb years as well, they can’t afford Glasnow’s salary.
Yeah, it's a great example of how judging GM decisions is really difficult without all the details; they obviously weren't hugely successful (though they did generate a lot more excitement), but if the choice was a 10 year plan of rebuilding the farm system and building a long-term strong team (that the owner didn't expect to be alive to see) or taking a shot to win within a few years, I don't think they did the worst job of attempting the latterThe crazy spending to win a World Series makes a lot more sense if he had a serious health problem and knew he didn’t have much time left.
I am not ready to give up on Soroka. And if one of those other pieces gives them anything, than I think its a win for the White Sox.All five of those pieces though are likely to bust, not much upside (anymore) in any of them.
Yeah, all of them except Gowens (9th round pick in '23).I think 4.
In return for Lara & Lindsay.
Speaking of pitchers who are missing '24 with a shoulder injury...
Yep. Smart move.Speaking of pitchers who are missing '24 with a shoulder injury...
Seems like a good job by the Royals buying low on a potential '25 rotation piece for a mediocre reliever.
View: https://twitter.com/BBisntBoring/status/1725683794265440404Notable Non-Tenders:
Brandon Woodruff, Brewers
Rowdy Tellez, Brewers
Juan Yepez, Cardinals
Dakota Hudson, Cardinals
Andrew Knizner, Cardinals
Nick Senzel, Reds
Jacob Stallings, Marlins
Daniel Vogelbach, Mets
Adam Cimber, Blue Jays
It's strange, he was really good defensively and put up almost identical OPSs from 2019-2021 (.708/.702/.704) so he had a 5.5 bWAR in just 780 PAs and yeah a tempting trade candidate.Stallings was a guy I hoped the Yankees would trade for when he was with Pit.
That is tough. He has been having some struggles, I hope this doesn’t add to it.Austin Meadows, fall from grace.
View: https://twitter.com/CodyStavenhagen/status/1725684007147377134
8 HRs in 89 career ABs in Yankee Stadium and still just 28, would love if Cashman could get him on a Bauers-type minor league deal and give him a shot in camp.That is tough. He has been having some struggles, I hope this doesn’t add to it.
I know this is being discussed on the main board, too, but I feel like it's a bad sign for Seattle's offseason. Going to be another Very Jerry Winter, I fear. Ownership should really be opening the wallet a little wider, this is a team that's got a real opportunity.